The primary action of insulin is to promote the entry of which of the following into cells?
A) fatty acid
B) amino acid
C) nucleic acid
D) glucose
D
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Which of the following is not a principle of deep transverse friction used in rehabilitation?
A) It is applied over the precise site of the lesion. B) Applying maximum pressure is essential. C) Tissue must be in appropriate tension. D) Six to twelve sessions of 5-10 minutes each on alternate days gives the best results.
Which of the following must be done in order to create a standard curve from a single vial of a known concentration of glucose?
A) Additional known quantities of glucose must be added to the vial. B) Other vials of known glucose concentrations must be obtained. C) Serial dilutions must be made. D) The vial must be tested daily for 10 days.
While cleaning a gun, a 44-year-old patient accidentally shot himself in the abdomen. On arrival, you observe the patient on the floor lying on his side with his legs drawn to his chest. Blood is evident on his shirt and pants. Which one of the following indicates the correct sequence of events when caring for this patient?
A) Perform primary and secondary assessments, move to the stretcher for immediate transport, start positive pressure ventilation en route to the hospital B) Perform the primary assessment, administer high-concentration oxygen, perform a rapid secondary assessment, transfer to the stretcher, rapid transport C) Transfer to the ambulance, rapid transport, primary assessment and oxygen therapy performed en route to the hospital D) Transfer to the ambulance, perform the primary assessment and rapid secondary assessment, provide oxygen therapy, rapid transport
Which of the following is the least common autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
a. DAT-negative autoimmune hemolytic anemia b. Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia (DIIHA) c. Mixed autoimmune hemolytic anemia (MAIHA) d. Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (WAIHA)